IG Kanja orders administrative action against 6 senior officers over Nandi Hills pool incident

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja/FILE

Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) Douglas Kanja on Saturday ordered immediate administrative action against six senior police officers following a suspected assault incident captured on CCTV at a pool table venue in Nandi Hills.

In a statement, the NPS said the decision follows investigations conducted by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) after a video of the incident circulated online.

The footage was later confirmed to have been recorded at a pool hall within Nandi Hills.

The IG said he accepted the findings and recommendations of the IAU, directing disciplinary measures against local commanders highlighted in the report for alleged oversight lapses within their jurisdictions.

The officers facing administrative action include the Sub-County Police Commander (OCPD) for Tinderet, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) for Songoh, the OCS for Nandi Hills, the Officer in Charge of RDU Songoh Camp, the Officer in Charge of GSU Songoh Camp, and the Officer in Charge of ASTU Songoh Camp.

According to the NPS, the action targets local commanders to reinforce accountability for all conduct under their command.

The Service emphasised that there will be zero tolerance for misconduct by police officers.

“The Inspector General reiterates that every officer bears a solemn duty as a custodian of public safety, security, and property. This obligation must be discharged with professionalism and responsibility at all times,” the statement said.

The NPS expressed regret over the incident and extended its sympathies to the victims, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that all illegal acts are addressed in accordance with the law.

The police authorities did not disclose what actions would be taken regarding the officers seen on camera in the pool hall.

The statement was signed by NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga.

The incident drew widespread condemnation, with many calling for action on those involved.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) also condemned the incident, confirming it had dispatched a Rapid Response Investigation Team to Nandi Hills to establish the circumstances surrounding the assault.

The authority reiterated that any officers found to have acted outside the law would be handled in line with its mandate. The IPOA probe is ongoing.